Locum Dental Nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Refer a Friend bonus

Flexible short- and long-term bookings

Free uniforms

Consultant support

Job summary

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is seeking a Locum Dental Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence at RAF Waddington Dental Centre, Lincoln. This locum role covers 37.5 hours per week and supports MoD personnel.

Applicants must be GDC registered with indemnity, CPD, and current emergency/resuscitation certification. Weekly payments and flexible duration available.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognized dental defence organisation.
• Clinical currency: a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
• Completion of CPD courses (e.g., medical emergencies, safeguarding, radiography).
• Current certification in emergency and resuscitation procedures.
• Health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures (tuberculosis, Hepatitis, HIV).
• Certification in Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical duties including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system, and processing radiographs.
• Manage patient appointments, dental records and document dental prosthetic appliances.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and follow Health and Safety policies.
• Assist in the central sterilisation area as required.
• Ensure compliance with GDC standards and current legislation.

Skills

GDC registration

Indemnity insurance

CPD compliance

Emergency procedures cert.

Health and Safety compliance

Education

Dental Nurse qualification

GDC registration

Job description

We are looking for a Locum Dental Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Waddington Dental Centre, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical duties including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system, and processing radiographs.
• Manage patient appointments, dental records and ensure proper documentation of dental prosthetic appliances.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and follow Health and Safety policies.
• Assist in the central sterilisation area as required.
• Ensure compliance with GDC (General Dental Council) standards and current legislation.

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate: Umbrella - £19.54 Paye - £16.99 (£15.16 + £1.83 holiday pay)

Benefits and Package:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Qualifications, Requirements and Competencies

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognized dental defence organization.
• Clinical currency: a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
• Completion of relevant CPD courses (e.g., medical emergencies, safeguarding, radiography).
• Current certification in emergency and resuscitation procedures.
• Health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures (tuberculosis, Hepatitis, HIV).
• Certification in Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) experience.
• Dental Nurse qualification.
• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognized dental defence organization.
• Clinical currency: a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
• Completion of relevant CPD courses (e.g., medical emergencies, safeguarding, radiography).
• Current certification in emergency and resuscitation procedures.Health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures (tuberculosis, Hepatitis, HIV).
• Certification in Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) experience.
• Dental Nurse qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure for to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.